Chitra Tripathi is an accomplished Indian television anchor and journalist, born on May 11, 1986. With a career spanning over a decade, she gained prominence as a news anchor, known for her articulate delivery and in-depth reporting. Chitra has been associated with leading news channels, including Aaj Tak and ABP News, where she hosted prime-time shows and covered significant events. Her dedication to journalism, coupled with a charismatic on-screen presence, has earned her a substantial fan base. Chitra Tripathi continues to be a respected figure in the media industry, contributing significantly to the dissemination of news in India.
– Received a gold medal as an NCC cadet at the Republic Day Parade in Delhi
Educational Journey
– Initially aimed to join the Indian Army during post-graduation – Shifted career focus to journalism after working at a Doordarshan Center in Gorakhpur
Career Progression
– Started career at Sahara India after moving to Delhi – Worked with Doordarshan, India News, Sahara India, News 24, and ETV Network before joining ABP News
Marriage and Family
– Married Atul Agarwal, a noted Hindi TV journalist and news anchor, in 2008 – Husband also a part of the media industry
Recognition and Achievements
– Received a letter of appreciation from the Indian Army for her story ‘Hindustan Ka Mission Jai Hind’ while working at India News – Covered significant events and hosted shows at ABP News and Aaj Tak
Notable Reporting Impact
– Covered a story on a village in Uttar Pradesh without electricity; after her report, electricity poles were erected within three days, bringing electricity to the village
Kumbh Mela Reporting
– Gained popularity for reporting from Kumbh while riding a Bullet bike
Career Transitions
– Resigned from ABP News on February 11, 2019, and joined Aaj Tak as Deputy Editor and Anchor – Hosted the show ‘Desh Tak’ at Aaj Tak
